I’ve followed Spock’s Beard for quite some time and have always enjoyed their music. From the start they’ve had a great ability to merge more pop oriented sounds with pure progressive rock. They’ve similarly been able to call up healthy slices of modern prog in a mix that’s very classic-oriented in terms of its prog leanings. Well, this album is no exception. It’s definitely Spock’s Beard and fits well with their catalog, but manages to stretch beyond the limits of what we expect from them, too. This is another album that shows off just how strong this year is shaping up to be in terms of music. I’m amazed at the quality of releases so far this year. Again, I’d say this will likely end up in my top ten for 2010, but as good as the music that’s coming out really is, it’s a little tough to guarantee. No matter how you slice it, though, this is one of Spock’s Beard’s best albums – and that says a lot.